How to Write
a Book Review
by A.E. Albert
"From my close observation of writers... they fall into two groups: 1) those who bleed copiously and visibly at any bad review, and 2) those who bleed copiously and secretly at any bad review."
-Isaac Asimov
Criteria for Writing a Book Review:
1. Name of author.
2. Title of book.
3. Genre.
4. Intended audience.
5. Number of pages.
6. Sum up the story in a short paragraph.
7. Identify the core message and/or theme of the author. Was this message conveyed clearly and appropriately?
8. Writing style- Does it flow? Is the book easy to read?
9. Plot- Are there lapses in logic or holes in the story? Does it twist, turn and create anticipation? Is it original?
10. Dialogue- Is it realistic and true to the characters.
11. Characters- Are they real? Do they induce empathy and other emotional reactions.
12. How did the book make you feel?
13. Add a short blurb on the author.
14. Add links to book retailers, personal websites and other social media links.
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